Daniel Rugani
- Full name: Daniel Rugani
- Date of birth: 29 July 1994
- Place of birth: Lucca, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Position: Centre-back (central defender)
- Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Club career (high-level)
- Empoli – Youth product and senior breakthrough. Rugani emerged from Empoli's youth system and made his senior debut with the club, helping them to promotion to Serie A.
- Juventus – Signed by Juventus in 2015. While at Juve he was part of title-winning squads, though often used as a squad/rotational defender and spent time on loan.
- Cagliari (loan) – Spent part of a season on loan to gain regular playing time.
- Rennes – Transferred to Stade Rennais (Rennes) in France. At Rennes he featured as a centre-back in Ligue 1 matches and contributed with defensive experience and aerial presence.
International career
- Represented Italy at various youth levels and earned caps for the senior Italy national team, including appearances in friendlies and qualification fixtures.
Playing style
- Right-footed centre-back known for strong positional awareness, aerial ability, calmness on the ball and competency in building play from the back.
Notable facts
- Won domestic honours as part of Juventus squads during his time at the club.
- Career marked by steady professionalism and adaptability when moving between leagues (Italy and France).
Note: This is a concise summary of Daniel Rugani's background and career related to his time at Rennes. Club appearances, goals and current status can change with transfers and seasons, so for the latest statistics consult official club sources or live sports databases.